Well-Known Man Struck by Pennsylvania Train at Crossing Near Home.
Samuel Blacka, 52 years old, of Dunbar, died at the Cottage State Hospital at 11:25 o'clock today, following injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania train at a Dunbar crossing last night. His skull was fractured.
The man was knocked to one side when the train struck him and the wheels did not pass over the body. He was rushed to the hospital here but died without regaining consciousness.
Mr. Blacka lived on Seaton Hill, on the outskirts of Dunbar. He was born and reared and always lived in the community. He had been actively identified with the fire department and for some time had been its president.
Besides his wife, who was Catherine Lowe, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anna Hughes, Mrs. Mayme Roum and Mrs. Catherine Golden, all of Dunbar, two brothers, Albert Blacka of Dunbar and Robert Blacka, in the West, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Kelly at Pechin. Miss Anna Blacka, 80 years old, of Dunbar is an aunt.
His father was W. D. Blacka, a veteran of the Civil War, who died during the influenza epidemic of a few years ago.
By occupation Mr. Blacka was a teamster.
The body was removed to Burhans' undertaking rooms at Dunbar.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Thursday Evening, September 6, 1923
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Funeral services for Samuel Blacka, who died at the Cottage State Hospital yesterday morning from injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at Dunbar on Wednesday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence of Dunbar, with Rev. David R. Minerd officiating. Internment will be made in the Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Friday, September 7, 1923
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Was Samuel Blacka really killed by the train or was he murdered? This is a question that is stirring Dunbar people considerably, and it is contended that the facts point to murder. The man was found lying along and close to the Pennsylvania railroad track insensible, and the only injury was a fractured skull from a blow apparently received on the back of the head.
It is contended first that had the train hit him he would have been hurled from the tracks and not lying by them; that with the strong electric headlights used by the P.R.R. engines he would have been seen by the engineer and the danger whistle sounded, and had he been struck by the engine the train would have been stopped and the body gathered up and rushed to the hospital. It is further contended that there was no train at the time he was said to have been struck.
Blacka had attended the meeting of the fire department and started for home about 11 o'clock, perfectly sober, in company with Jack McCain who says they went into the restaurant to get a cup of coffee before going home. He is said to have drunk the coffee, when some man unknown to McCain, seeing Blacka had some money on him, produced a bottle and gave Blacka several glasses of "moonshine," which at once took effect so rapidly that it is thought the liquor was doped. Starting for home he had gone but a short distance to the spot where he was found unconscious with his head injured both back and front as if struck with something heavy, possible a piece of iron. When found it is said he had no money on his person.
These contentions are likely to result in an investigation and an effort made to apprehend the party who gave him the dope.
The funeral of Mr Blacka Sunday afternoon was very largely attended, throngs flocking to the cemetery to await the funeral cortege, while many more accompanied the body to its last resting place. The ceremonies at the grave were impressive as was also the funeral oration of Rev. David E. Minerd. The Dunbar Fire Department, of which he was president, attended in a body. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the burial. Mr. Blacka was liked by everybody and so far as known had not an enemy in the world.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Wednesday Evening, September 12, 1923
Page One
Samuel Blacka, 52 years old, of Dunbar, died at the Cottage State Hospital at 11:25 o'clock today, following injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania train at a Dunbar crossing last night. His skull was fractured.
The man was knocked to one side when the train struck him and the wheels did not pass over the body. He was rushed to the hospital here but died without regaining consciousness.
Mr. Blacka lived on Seaton Hill, on the outskirts of Dunbar. He was born and reared and always lived in the community. He had been actively identified with the fire department and for some time had been its president.
Besides his wife, who was Catherine Lowe, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anna Hughes, Mrs. Mayme Roum and Mrs. Catherine Golden, all of Dunbar, two brothers, Albert Blacka of Dunbar and Robert Blacka, in the West, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Kelly at Pechin. Miss Anna Blacka, 80 years old, of Dunbar is an aunt.
His father was W. D. Blacka, a veteran of the Civil War, who died during the influenza epidemic of a few years ago.
By occupation Mr. Blacka was a teamster.
The body was removed to Burhans' undertaking rooms at Dunbar.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Thursday Evening, September 6, 1923
Page One
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Funeral services for Samuel Blacka, who died at the Cottage State Hospital yesterday morning from injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at Dunbar on Wednesday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence of Dunbar, with Rev. David R. Minerd officiating. Internment will be made in the Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Friday, September 7, 1923
Page Six
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Was Samuel Blacka really killed by the train or was he murdered? This is a question that is stirring Dunbar people considerably, and it is contended that the facts point to murder. The man was found lying along and close to the Pennsylvania railroad track insensible, and the only injury was a fractured skull from a blow apparently received on the back of the head.
It is contended first that had the train hit him he would have been hurled from the tracks and not lying by them; that with the strong electric headlights used by the P.R.R. engines he would have been seen by the engineer and the danger whistle sounded, and had he been struck by the engine the train would have been stopped and the body gathered up and rushed to the hospital. It is further contended that there was no train at the time he was said to have been struck.
Blacka had attended the meeting of the fire department and started for home about 11 o'clock, perfectly sober, in company with Jack McCain who says they went into the restaurant to get a cup of coffee before going home. He is said to have drunk the coffee, when some man unknown to McCain, seeing Blacka had some money on him, produced a bottle and gave Blacka several glasses of "moonshine," which at once took effect so rapidly that it is thought the liquor was doped. Starting for home he had gone but a short distance to the spot where he was found unconscious with his head injured both back and front as if struck with something heavy, possible a piece of iron. When found it is said he had no money on his person.
These contentions are likely to result in an investigation and an effort made to apprehend the party who gave him the dope.
The funeral of Mr Blacka Sunday afternoon was very largely attended, throngs flocking to the cemetery to await the funeral cortege, while many more accompanied the body to its last resting place. The ceremonies at the grave were impressive as was also the funeral oration of Rev. David E. Minerd. The Dunbar Fire Department, of which he was president, attended in a body. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the burial. Mr. Blacka was liked by everybody and so far as known had not an enemy in the world.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Wednesday Evening, September 12, 1923
Page One
Well-Known Man Struck by Pennsylvania Train at Crossing Near Home.
Samuel Blacka, 52 years old, of Dunbar, died at the Cottage State Hospital at 11:25 o'clock today, following injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania train at a Dunbar crossing last night. His skull was fractured.
The man was knocked to one side when the train struck him and the wheels did not pass over the body. He was rushed to the hospital here but died without regaining consciousness.
Mr. Blacka lived on Seaton Hill, on the outskirts of Dunbar. He was born and reared and always lived in the community. He had been actively identified with the fire department and for some time had been its president.
Besides his wife, who was Catherine Lowe, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anna Hughes, Mrs. Mayme Roum and Mrs. Catherine Golden, all of Dunbar, two brothers, Albert Blacka of Dunbar and Robert Blacka, in the West, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Kelly at Pechin. Miss Anna Blacka, 80 years old, of Dunbar is an aunt.
His father was W. D. Blacka, a veteran of the Civil War, who died during the influenza epidemic of a few years ago.
By occupation Mr. Blacka was a teamster.
The body was removed to Burhans' undertaking rooms at Dunbar.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Thursday Evening, September 6, 1923
Page One
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Funeral services for Samuel Blacka, who died at the Cottage State Hospital yesterday morning from injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at Dunbar on Wednesday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence of Dunbar, with Rev. David R. Minerd officiating. Internment will be made in the Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Friday, September 7, 1923
Page Six
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Was Samuel Blacka really killed by the train or was he murdered? This is a question that is stirring Dunbar people considerably, and it is contended that the facts point to murder. The man was found lying along and close to the Pennsylvania railroad track insensible, and the only injury was a fractured skull from a blow apparently received on the back of the head.
It is contended first that had the train hit him he would have been hurled from the tracks and not lying by them; that with the strong electric headlights used by the P.R.R. engines he would have been seen by the engineer and the danger whistle sounded, and had he been struck by the engine the train would have been stopped and the body gathered up and rushed to the hospital. It is further contended that there was no train at the time he was said to have been struck.
Blacka had attended the meeting of the fire department and started for home about 11 o'clock, perfectly sober, in company with Jack McCain who says they went into the restaurant to get a cup of coffee before going home. He is said to have drunk the coffee, when some man unknown to McCain, seeing Blacka had some money on him, produced a bottle and gave Blacka several glasses of "moonshine," which at once took effect so rapidly that it is thought the liquor was doped. Starting for home he had gone but a short distance to the spot where he was found unconscious with his head injured both back and front as if struck with something heavy, possible a piece of iron. When found it is said he had no money on his person.
These contentions are likely to result in an investigation and an effort made to apprehend the party who gave him the dope.
The funeral of Mr Blacka Sunday afternoon was very largely attended, throngs flocking to the cemetery to await the funeral cortege, while many more accompanied the body to its last resting place. The ceremonies at the grave were impressive as was also the funeral oration of Rev. David E. Minerd. The Dunbar Fire Department, of which he was president, attended in a body. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the burial. Mr. Blacka was liked by everybody and so far as known had not an enemy in the world.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Wednesday Evening, September 12, 1923
Page One
Samuel Blacka, 52 years old, of Dunbar, died at the Cottage State Hospital at 11:25 o'clock today, following injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania train at a Dunbar crossing last night. His skull was fractured.
The man was knocked to one side when the train struck him and the wheels did not pass over the body. He was rushed to the hospital here but died without regaining consciousness.
Mr. Blacka lived on Seaton Hill, on the outskirts of Dunbar. He was born and reared and always lived in the community. He had been actively identified with the fire department and for some time had been its president.
Besides his wife, who was Catherine Lowe, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anna Hughes, Mrs. Mayme Roum and Mrs. Catherine Golden, all of Dunbar, two brothers, Albert Blacka of Dunbar and Robert Blacka, in the West, and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Kelly at Pechin. Miss Anna Blacka, 80 years old, of Dunbar is an aunt.
His father was W. D. Blacka, a veteran of the Civil War, who died during the influenza epidemic of a few years ago.
By occupation Mr. Blacka was a teamster.
The body was removed to Burhans' undertaking rooms at Dunbar.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Thursday Evening, September 6, 1923
Page One
---
Funeral services for Samuel Blacka, who died at the Cottage State Hospital yesterday morning from injuries received when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at Dunbar on Wednesday, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence of Dunbar, with Rev. David R. Minerd officiating. Internment will be made in the Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Friday, September 7, 1923
Page Six
---
Was Samuel Blacka really killed by the train or was he murdered? This is a question that is stirring Dunbar people considerably, and it is contended that the facts point to murder. The man was found lying along and close to the Pennsylvania railroad track insensible, and the only injury was a fractured skull from a blow apparently received on the back of the head.
It is contended first that had the train hit him he would have been hurled from the tracks and not lying by them; that with the strong electric headlights used by the P.R.R. engines he would have been seen by the engineer and the danger whistle sounded, and had he been struck by the engine the train would have been stopped and the body gathered up and rushed to the hospital. It is further contended that there was no train at the time he was said to have been struck.
Blacka had attended the meeting of the fire department and started for home about 11 o'clock, perfectly sober, in company with Jack McCain who says they went into the restaurant to get a cup of coffee before going home. He is said to have drunk the coffee, when some man unknown to McCain, seeing Blacka had some money on him, produced a bottle and gave Blacka several glasses of "moonshine," which at once took effect so rapidly that it is thought the liquor was doped. Starting for home he had gone but a short distance to the spot where he was found unconscious with his head injured both back and front as if struck with something heavy, possible a piece of iron. When found it is said he had no money on his person.
These contentions are likely to result in an investigation and an effort made to apprehend the party who gave him the dope.
The funeral of Mr Blacka Sunday afternoon was very largely attended, throngs flocking to the cemetery to await the funeral cortege, while many more accompanied the body to its last resting place. The ceremonies at the grave were impressive as was also the funeral oration of Rev. David E. Minerd. The Dunbar Fire Department, of which he was president, attended in a body. The Knights of Pythias had charge of the burial. Mr. Blacka was liked by everybody and so far as known had not an enemy in the world.
The Daily Courier
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Wednesday Evening, September 12, 1923
Page One
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